@ 2007-04-30 – 10:03:49
Actually, I've typed 100 words already. 
Hopefully I can get to 500 words for this first section; although I may have way too many notes, but I can cut it down anyway!
Hopefully that paragraph actually makes sense; but this only the first draft. 
Anyway, better get back to it! 
@ 2007-04-29 – 17:14:01
Well that's Champions League qualification wrapped up now!
Well done Gilberto, Ade and Julio!
@ 2007-04-28 – 15:16:56
I haven't blogged since Monday; not because I have been actively avoiding blogland, but because I've haven't had the motivation/time. Plus I've not been doing anything interesting. (Besides thinking I am possibly the worst human being on the planet!).
I've been up to my eyeballs in work, and have only a few weeks of my degree left. No job yet. Funny how everyone else seems to have a plan, and I just have a vague idea (and no relevant experience).
I have a rough plan for my dissertation, I should really start typing it this week.
Anyway, that's my week. And the reason I didn't post anything since Monday; nothing. You're probably not interested anyway!
@ 2007-04-21 – 16:35:58
After a relaxing study visit to the British Library (welcome to my sad world!).
1. How was Adebayor's goal in the first half offside? Not sure, as I was the other side of The Twelve Pins to where the screen was. 
2. Yay. King Kolo equalised! Adebayor scored! Damn, stupid Sp*rs equalised right at the end! 
3. I had an argument with my best friend, and I can't remember much about it! 
@ 2007-04-20 – 16:28:52
Just read this on the BBC website, about Transport for London painting over one of Banksy's murals. It's made me angry (and not many things do that!).
Commenting on latest incident, a spokesman said Transport for London had to take a tough line on removing graffiti because it created a "general atmosphere of neglect and social decay which in turn encourages crime".
"We have no intention of changing this policy as it makes the transport system safer and more pleasant for passengers."
How does graffiti lead to crime?! If it's a pretty picture that actually has a meaning, then surely it is better than a blank wall!
@ 2007-04-20 – 09:20:41
Not to live, although it does feel like I'm dying! I have four weeks to do the mountain of work, and hand it in so I can graduate this summer. 
I have been searching for journal and newspaper articles for my dissertation; and it seems not many people have written articles on football and nationalism, especially amongst Palestinians in Jordan! 
Tried google last night; first result Wiki-sodding-pedia! 
Actually, it was the first two results! Where am I going to find reliable sources?!
Oh, and I have a policy review due in two weeks! And, and history essay in four weeks. And throw in those two exams! 
If I don't die in the next four weeks, it will be a miracle!
@ 2007-04-17 – 21:14:10
Harry Potter, Cesc "I Can't Believe He's Not Older" Fabregas and The Beast.
You wait ages for their goals, and several come along at once. A bit like the buses...! 
Up to third, but Scousers have a game in hand!
Lets mug them, the way we mugged Sp*rs last season! 
@ 2007-04-17 – 18:42:58
Mentally screaming, Ood-style*, at the computer. Actually, it's a journal's website which insists on "expiring" everytime I press the back button! I'm using Internet Explorer on a University computer, and it's so sh*t! 
Might go relax by looking for books instead!
*That's the Ood after they were corrupted by the beast; not the kind before when they gave The Doctor and Rose food.
@ 2007-04-15 – 18:52:44
Borrowed this one from Devilish_Jelly_Beanz, among others!
1. Name a movie you have seen more than 10 times
Never seen a movie than many times, though I'll possibly watch Donnie Darko or Life of Brian a few times.
2. Name a movie you’ve seen multiple times in the theater
Never seen a movie more than once in a cinema; do you know how much movie tickets cost?!
3. Name an actor who would make you more inclined to see a movie
Either Sean Penn, George Clooney or Jake Gyllenhaal.
4. Name an actor who would make you less likely to see a movie
That plank of wood ex-wrestler, also known as The Rock!
5. Name a movie you can and do quote from
Donnie Darko
6. Name a movie musical in which you know all of the lyrics to all of the songs
None yet. But wouldn't mind knowing the lyrics to Monty Python's Meaning of Life.
7. Name a movie you have been known to sing along with
Mary Poppins
8. Name a movie you would recommend everyone see
The Life of Brian
9. Name a movie you own
Brokeback Mountain
10. Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops.
Johnny Knoxville.
11. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in?
No.
12. Ever made out in a movie?
No.
13. Name a movie you keep meaning to see but you just haven’t gotten around to yet.
Ooh....I could list those!
14. Ever walked out of a movie?
No. I even watched The Scooby Doo Movie all the way through; despite the fact that it was sh*t!
15. Name a movie that made you cry in the theater.
Brokeback Mountain.
The Wind That Shakes The Barley.
16. Popcorn?
Yes please! Sweet popcorn, please!
17. How often do you go to the movies
Whenever I have the time/money, or when there's something good on!
18. What’s the last movie you saw in the theater?
The Wind That Shakes The Barley
19. What’s your favorite/preferred genre of movie?
Don't have a favourite. Anything except cheesy Romantic Comedys, I suppose!
20. What’s the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?
Aladdin.
21. What movie do you wish you had never seen?
The Scooby Doo Movie. Ruined my favourite childhood cartoon! 
22. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?
Monty Python's Meaning of Life.
23. What is the scariest movie you’ve seen?
I tend to stay away from scary movies.
24. What is the funniest film you have ever seen?
Life of Brian
@ 2007-04-14 – 16:09:15
Although, that sulky little Anelka managed to score against us, again! He seems to enjoy scoring against us!
Anyway, Cesc scored for the first time this season! We've all been waiting for that!
Finally, we manage to beat them in the league! 
@ 2007-04-13 – 20:05:49
No one's online; Cazza, Jenni or Nik aren't on google, Mr AJ's not on messenger. I think this is a quiet internet evening!
In other news, I've been a good girl and done lots of study today!
So just chilling out now! Unfortunately there's no one to chill out with!
@ 2007-04-12 – 19:02:32
Might sound a tiny bit soppy, but heard The Living Years by Mike and The Mechanics on the radio today.
The song reminded me of two things;
1. How your parents are affected by the parenting abilities of their parents, and that in turn affects you.
2. How, when you a parent dies, there is always a regret that you have. It may sound like a cliche, but it is true. You wish you'd said "I love you", or that you appreciated them a little more often. But you can't any more, because they can't hear you.
Also reminds me that earlier today, someone told me that I look a bit like my mum.
@ 2007-04-12 – 16:38:51
SteveP gave me this idea. (See his blog for his list - how's that for free publicity?!)
Anyway, the idea is list the places you have been to (or all you can remember going to!) and make a one line comment on it!
Barnet - Live there; need alcohol!
London - Overpriced.
Camden - Cool!
Highbury - Brilliant!
Bishops Castle - Arty.
Dublin - (See London)
Portlaoise - Beautiful
Kilkenny - Smaller version of Dublin
Paris - London with class and reliable trains!
Sweden - Beautiful, and they won't steal your bike!
Norway - (See Sweden)
Denmark - Don't accept foreign credit cards; why?!??
Italy - Needs cleaning!
Wales - Rain, pretty castles and cool scenery!
@ 2007-04-12 – 12:42:00
Marxist theory (or any political theory) doesn't half do that! 
And talk about generalisation.
Oh, that's some essay I have to write on the Marxist view of the Global Economy. Not as painful as it soons, but still, does tend to fry your brain! 
All very interesting, though!
@ 2007-04-10 – 20:06:12
Spending far too much time on that website!
I loved this song when it came out; simple, light and very summery (nearly here!).
Video is pretty cool, too!
@ 2007-04-10 – 14:51:04
And lets say I was very moved!
The Aral Sea - which was once going to shrink to puddle size - has been bought back to life.
It started shrinking after the Soviet Union ignored the blinding obvious; that diverting water from rivers might actually have a negative effect on the ecosystem and people's livelihoods. 
Surprisingly, the project to resurrect the northern part of the sea was funded by The World Bank. But I suppose it had economic reasons!
Read the link for more details.
@ 2007-04-09 – 16:37:05
Stripy Rainbow Socks
Standing in line.
Taught to blend in.
Individuality not
Allowed to shine.
Living in line,
To what society says.
Own beliefs,
Pushed down inside.
Lifes plotline;
Eat, work and die.
All the same;
Even the detail.
Each unique,
But that's hidden.
Have to be,
To be like them.
Following the plotline;
The standard procedure,
For our lives.
Robots, all the way through.
Standing in line;
Not stepping out.
Unthinking, unquestioning;
Accepting it that way.
@ 2007-04-09 – 16:24:31
Yes, I will actually be watching tonight, and not hiding in my room/behind the sofa (delete as appropriate).
1. What was Lehmann looking at, down his shorts?
2. Why did Freddie get booked?
3. Why can't we score ordinary goals?
All should hopefully be revealed on MOTD, tonight!
@ 2007-04-08 – 15:47:51
Because Easter is supposed to be about new life, etc; I thought of a meme that is like New Years resolutions, only you don't need to do anything. (Except do this meme!)
So, what you do is think of three things you'd like to happen between now and next Easter. My three things;
1. Get a 2:1 in my degree.
2. Have enough money saved up to do a Masters.
3. Have a career in front of me, instead of mountains of coursework.
Now you do it!
@ 2007-04-08 – 15:33:29
Blimey. 4:30 already! Feels earlier.
All I'm doing is sitting at the PC, drinking wine, contemplating opening an Easter Egg and reading Postsecret.
Had lamb for dinner. 
Oh, and there was the traditional family argument! 
No. Nothing out of the ordinary!
@ 2007-04-07 – 16:02:56
64% possession, thirty shots on target and we still manage to lose! Typical Arsenal!
Think I might sue the French FA, FIFA and UEFA; for organising too many stupid international tournaments, and injuring Thierry Henry!
I think I should keep quiet for a while.
Would anyone notice, if I disappeared?!
@ 2007-04-05 – 12:16:17
It appears that Jeremy Clarkson only opens his mouth, to change his feet. This time, he's in trouble with the Malaysian government for insulting a Malaysian car.
But minister Abdul Raman Suliman defended the nation's car industry, saying Mr Clarkson was like a football commentator who cannot play football.
That means talking out of his backside, most of the time! Why doesn't someone shove a sock in his mouth? Silly me, he's already done that! How do we shut him up?!
@ 2007-04-04 – 12:12:21
The man who invented the Penalty Kick is going to be honoured in a village in County Armagh.
In 1890 Milford resident and businessman William McCrum submitted a proposal for what has since become a bane in many a manager's life to the Irish Football Association.
Here's to the man who has prevented mediocre England sides from winning too many World Cups!
And he was an Irishman!
@ 2007-04-04 – 08:58:05
This article brings back a few memories. Mainly because I'm sure they didn't warn us about "trouble" in Rome; and Lazio fans are worse than Roma.
Fans have also been warned in letters and on the club's website to avoid certain areas of the city.
Now, that is taking things a bit far; okay, watch your credit cards, or the Mafia could be walking off with them. But really, the only trouble (apart from credit card theft) in Rome, took place outside the ground. We were kept inside the ground until it died down.
While we're on the subject on ground; it's a good idea not to look at it, or even touch it whilst crossing the road.
Apart from those faults, it's just like London and Paris!
Honestly, what a load of chickens! 
@ 2007-04-03 – 10:41:13
Some French train is aiming for the record of the highest speed on rails. (Yes, they do have it already!).
A French high-speed train (TGV) will shortly attempt to set a new world record for a train on rails, aiming to reach 560km/h (350mph).
Soon I can imagine, they'll be travelling from Paris to Marseille in the time it takes to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Kings Cross!
@ 2007-04-02 – 21:45:33
Yes, I have just watched Monty Python!
Holy Grail; very funny. Especially their "horses"! Ending seemed a bit disappointing though. It's a comedy, it's supposed to be happy!
Anyway, watch Monty Python; all of you!
Don't get "The Meaning of Life", though. The basic theme was sex. Probably true. Without sex, the world would just stop! Suppose the meaning of life is our own outlook on life. Maybe that was the point of the film!
Still prefer Life of Brian.
@ 2007-04-02 – 07:49:11
Oh. Dear. A whole bottle of red wine. Feeling hungry.
Anyway, here's a homage to a certain Doctor Who episode that I wrote ages ago. To the tune (roughly) of Magical Trevor.
Plasticky Dustbins
Everyone loves Plasticky Dustbins,
And they eat Rose's boyfriend.
Look, it's taking the Mickey;
Oh dear! And it's quite sticky.
Taking him away is Plasticky Dustbins;
Prisoner of the Nestene Consciousness.
Look, now Mickey is a dummy,
And Rose won't tell her mummy.
But, Doctor and Rose get Mickey back;
Get Mickey back.
Back from underneath The Eye!
And now he's back,
And Rose is happy.
But she goes travelling,
With The Doctor in his TARDIS.
In the TARDIS.
Yeah, yeah.
***
On an unrelated note, I was reading Attila The Stockbroker's poems online, last night!
@ 2007-04-01 – 12:02:30
Am I wide awake; despite only getting about 4-6 hours sleep last night?!
Was out babysitting until 1:30 this morning. Discovered the kind of person who watches BBC News 24 at 1am; ME!
House to self at the moment, as Dad and Little Sister are away and our lodger appears to be out.
Had a half-lazy lunch of Chicken and Potatoes, and drinking a glass (maybe the bottle!) of Fairtrade Red Wine!
Today looks like a no studying day!
